Match Info

Competition: Club Friendly

Date: July 29, 2026

Kick-off: 17:00 UK

Venue: Çaykur Didi Stadium

Caykur Rizespor Preview

Caykur Rizespor continue their preparations for the new Turkish Süper Lig season with an attractive home friendly against Hull City. The hosts have built a reputation for playing organised, disciplined football, particularly on home soil, where they are often difficult to break down. This fixture offers another opportunity to fine-tune tactics while evaluating squad depth before competitive action resumes.

Hull City Preview

Hull City travel to Turkey looking to continue their pre-season development ahead of the Championship campaign. The Tigers are expected to rotate heavily as the coaching staff focuses on improving match fitness and giving valuable minutes to both experienced players and emerging talents. Hull will aim to play with intensity, press high when possible and continue building chemistry following several summer changes to the squad.

Probable Lineups

Caykur Rizespor (4-2-3-1)

Tarik Cetin; Taha Sahin, Mocsi, Alikulov, Hojer; Papanikolaou, Olawoyin; Akintola, Varesanovic, Benhur Keser; Zeqiri

Hull City (4-2-3-1)

Pandur; Coyle, Jones, McLoughlin, Giles; Seri, Zambrano; Philogene, Slater, Carvalho; Delap

We Say

Both managers are expected to prioritise experimentation over results, making this an evenly balanced pre-season encounter. Rizespor's home advantage should make them competitive throughout, but Hull City's technical quality and Championship experience could help them finish the stronger of the two sides in what promises to be an entertaining friendly.

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